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GB-Sheffield: Investment legal services

BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED

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17 Dec 2025 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for GB-Sheffield: Investment legal services has been completed by British Patient Capital Limited, a development bank wholly owned by the HM Government. Located in Steel City House, Sheffield, this procurement falls under the industry category of legal services, specifically classified under CPV code 79100000. The award was made on 10th December 2025, with the contracting period commencing on 11th December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The service delivery is expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement method was unspecified, and the main category was services. The awarded value was £37,000 GBP.

This procurement process presents growth opportunities for large-scale legal service providers, especially those with expertise in dealing with financial standards and regulations. Although the suitability criteria did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses can leverage this contract by establishing their presence in governmental development bank sectors and potentially extending their legal service offerings. Ashurst, the supplier for this contract, exemplifies a well-suited candidate, given their large scale and established presence in legal service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Investment legal services

Notice Description

Investment legal services for BPC procured in line with the banks financial standard's Additional information: British Business Bank Plc, registered in England and Wales, registration number 08616013, registered office Steel City House, West Street, Sheffield, S1 2GQ, a development bank wholly owned by the HM Government. It and its subsidiaries are not banking institutions and do not operate as such. With the exception of BBB Investment Services Limited they are not authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority or the Financial Conduct Authority. BBB Investment Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A complete legal structure chart for the group can be found at www.british-business-bank.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e3364cf-0a55-4ec3-a66f-725f3d1baf1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e3bf175-0366-4094-a5ba-9bc0801e1532
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH PATIENT CAPITAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@british-business-bank.co.uk
Contact Phone
01142062134

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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